Britain has too much renewable power, Jamaica still pays for scarcity
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Solar growth offers a path to resilience
Households in Great Britain are being encouraged to use more electricity this summer, not less, as record wind and solar generation risks overwhelming the grid. The move, led by the country’s energy system operator, is designed to absorb excess renewable power, stabilise supply, and ultimately reduce consumer bills. For Jamaica, the contrast is stark, and instructive.
In Britain, the challenge is abundance. On bright, breezy days, renewable output can exceed demand, forcing operators to consider paying wind and solar farms to switch off. Instead, households are now being incentivised to run appliances, charge electric vehicles, and shift usage into periods of surplus. The system is evolvin…
